Welcome to Constitution Land, the review game that popped into my head with five minutes left in my planning period yesterday! Don't you just love when that happens? You spend the majority of your planning period on the verge of something cool, and then with five minutes left, the idea strikes and you frantically scribble down the idea before your students come into your classroom. Please tell me ... Read More about Constitution Land – Constitution Review Game w/Google Slides
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Increasing Student Engagement in my Classroom – Promoting Student Choice and Asking for Feedback
My American Government classes are wrapping up their first unit HyperDoc over the foundations and formations of government, and we're slowly getting back into the swing of school! This year, I'm making a conscious effort to provide my students with more choice in how they demonstrate understanding and to also solicit their feedback on class assignments, activities, and instruction. My goal is to ... Read More about Increasing Student Engagement in my Classroom – Promoting Student Choice and Asking for Feedback
Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
I'm sure you've heard of the new tool that's taking the world of educational technology by storm: Flipgrid! If you haven't, holy awesomeness, prepare yourself now. I first learned about Flipgrid earlier this year when they were announced as EdTechDigest's 2017 Winner in the product or service category. (By the way, I was included as a finalist in the School Leader category! Whaat?!) I ... Read More about Using Flipgrid in the Classroom: I’ve Caught #FlipgridFever!
Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
One of the many great things about teaching dual credit classes during summer school is that all of my students are extremely excited to learn! Classroom management is a breeze with these classes ... we're talking 100% engagement all the time (unless we get off track - which we sometimes do) One of the not-so-awesome parts about teaching summer school is dealing with the roof maintenance ... ... Read More about Sutori + Nearpod = Awesome!
Reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom – 2017
It's summer!! Kind of :) Welcome my year-end reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom! The 2016-2017 school year was kind of transformative for me as a teacher. This was my ninth year teaching, and I felt like I really embraced who I want to be as a teacher - a quirky blend of Professor Dumbledore, Mr. Feeny, and Ms. Frizzle. I want to be a positive role model for my ... Read More about Reflections from my flipped, blended, and gamified classroom – 2017
